Posted on April 14, 2025
We are proud to be the first having implemented Wirescan Digital, an innovative technology to monitor subsea power cables in real-time.
This innovation was announced by our partner Wirescan AS at WindEurope yesterday. It allows us to monitor the integrity of the cables in real-time, from the moment it leaves the factory throughout handling and installation. The result: we are always in control of the condition of the cable and can ensure more efficient and secure installation.
We have installed over 1,000 km of cables using this innovative technology and decided to roll it out to our entire cable-laying fleet.
Milestone in offshore cable installation
Since 2023, Wirescan Digital has been deployed on three of our cable-laying vessels. We used the solution successfully in several subsea cable installation projects, including Greenlink (UK) and Lightning (UAE), delivering real-time insight into cable condition throughout handling and installation.
As key benefit the Wirescan Technology provides a transparent and tracible cable condition history, suitable for both HVDC as well as HVAC subsea power cables. Thanks to the real-time monitoring, Wirescan Digital allows for a continuous quality assurance of the cable integrity from the moment the cable is leaving the factory during the load-out operations until completion of the cable-laying process.
As offshore wind projects scale globally, technologies like Wirescan Digital will play a critical role in ensuring subsea cable reliability — minimizing downtime, protecting assets, and supporting the long-term success of the energy transition.
“By working with leading technology partners like Wirescan, Jan De Nul delivers advanced, data-driven solutions that enhance service quality and improve reliability for our clients.”
Maarten Lozie
Manager Electrical Department Offshore Energy at Jan De Nul
A proven commercial solution
“Real-time monitoring through Wirescan Digital has become a key enabler for more efficient and secure cable installation,” said Morten Huseby, CEO of Wirescan AS. “Our collaboration with Jan De Nul has been instrumental in validating the commercial value of our technology in a demanding offshore environment. We’re proud to see it now adopted as part of their standard operations.”
Driving industry innovation
“The decision to expand Wirescan Digital over our entire cable-laying fleet enables improved process control through real-time precise monitoring and reflects our continued commitment to innovation and excellence as world builders of the transition to renewable energy”, said Maarten Lozie, Manager Electrical Department Offshore Energy at Jan De Nul. “By working with leading technology partners like Wirescan, Jan De Nul delivers advanced, data-driven solutions that enhance service quality and improve reliability for our clients.”
